Treasurer says he’ll spend $38 million from medical cannabis fund West Virginia’s sat on for years

Treasurer says he’ll spend $38 million from medical cannabis fund West Virginia’s sat on for years

In spite of a veto that could have further delayed the spending of $38 million in medical marijuana money collected over the last four years, state Treasurer Larry Pack now says he will release the funds under the original mandate. Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed a bill that would’ve required the release of medical marijuana funds to help the homeless and expedite child abuse and neglect cases in the court system. He said the bill tied u…

West Virginia Treasurer Allocates Medical Marijuana Revenue Despite Governor’s Veto

"The issue isn't whether the funds should be used, it's how they're used and whether we're doing it in a responsible, sustainable way." By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. In spite of a veto that could have further delayed the …